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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Harpenden is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wheathampstead, 13km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Harpenden is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 30,674, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Harpenden sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Harpenden to your route.
Harpenden () is a town and civil parish in the City and District of St Albans in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The population of the built-up area was 30,674 in the 2021 census, while the population of the civil parish was 31,128. Harpenden is a commuter town, with a direct rail connection to Central London.
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Harpenden is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8168 latitude, -0.3571 longitude.
Harpenden has a population of approximately 30,674 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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35 km · about 40 min drive
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37 km · about 45 min drive
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